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Distributor AEE Solar to close after 45 years in business
29 Mar 2024 at 11:53am
by Kelly Pickerel
Equipment distributor AEE Solar announced it will close on May 3, 2024. The distributor is now selling off the rest of its inventory at clearance pricing. AEE Solar was founded in 1979 as Alternative Energy Engineering in rural Redway, California. Solar enthusiast David Katz launched the business from his home and offered products via catalogs. The… The post Distributor AEE Solar to close after 45 years in business appeared first on Solar Power World.

Connecticut Easterseals branch goes solar with 218-kW rooftop system
28 Mar 2024 at 7:06pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut announced that – using C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing through the Connecticut Green Bank – it has begun a clean energy upgrade project at its Deerfield Road facility in Windsor. The improvements to the 22,100-ft2 building include installing a 218-kW rooftop solar system, plus new lighting and… The post Connecticut Easterseals branch goes solar with 218-kW rooftop system appeared first on Solar Power World.

US solar industry kicks off 2024 with biggest January ever
28 Mar 2024 at 5:55pm
by Billy Ludt
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that 2024 has begun with strong growth by solar in both total capacity and electrical generation. This is projected to continue for at least the next two to three… The post US solar industry kicks off 2024 with biggest January ever appeared first on Solar Power World.

New community solar developer Stellera launches
28 Mar 2024 at 4:45pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Real estate investment and development firm Aardex today launched new company Stellera, which will focus on development of community solar projects with a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by the energy transition. “Aardex has a decades-long track record of successfully developing projects that positively impact communities,” said Caleb Hebel, Principal for Aardex and Stellera. “Stellera is… The post New community solar developer Stellera launches appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge donates equipment for outdoor solar training center in Dallas
28 Mar 2024 at 1:49pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Green Careers Texas and Restorative Farms have built an 800-ft2 outdoor classroom, training roof and event space on urban farmland in Dallas powered by PV and battery components donated by SolarEdge. A community model for the use of resilient, renewable energy sources, the facility will allow Green Careers Texas to train individuals for jobs in residential and commercial… The post SolarEdge donates equipment for outdoor solar training center in Dallas appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tigo Energy installs 90-kW solar system at California headquarters
28 Mar 2024 at 1:33pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Tigo Energy now hosts a 90-kW solar system atop its headquarters in California. The system was designed and deployed by Laibach Solar. The system is equipped with 180 Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices, the Tigo Access Point (TAP) and the Tigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) data logging device. The 90-kW system design, which includes 180 500-W… The post Tigo Energy installs 90-kW solar system at California headquarters appeared first on Solar Power World.

Aurora Solar releases latest Solar Industry Snapshot
28 Mar 2024 at 1:25pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Aurora Solar has released its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot.” This report examines early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through three unique data sources: Aurora’s solar projects database of more than nine million projects over the past two years; a survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners about their solar adoption behaviors and motivations; and, a survey… The post Aurora Solar releases latest Solar Industry Snapshot appeared first on Solar Power World.

Array Technologies debuts autonomous hail protection system for solar trackers
27 Mar 2024 at 7:21pm
by Billy Ludt
Array Technologies, a global solar tracking company, has launched its patented Hail Alert Response system, a set of software features designed to autonomously protect solar assets from hail damage. This technology is part of Array’s ongoing efforts to enhance the resilience and efficiency of solar energy systems in hail-prone regions. The Hail Alert Response system… The post Array Technologies debuts autonomous hail protection system for solar trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Illinois school district will be major subscriber to community solar project on school grounds
27 Mar 2024 at 5:29pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Brimfield Community Unit School District (CUSD) in Brimfield, Illinois, has chosen the Nexamp community solar program to reduce its annual electric expenses and add more renewable energy to the Ameren utility grid. Under a 20-year contract, the K-12 district will save more than $22,000 each year of the agreement. The 3-MW community solar tracking project,… The post Illinois school district will be major subscriber to community solar project on school grounds appeared first on Solar Power World.

CPS America provides updates on recent product launches
27 Mar 2024 at 4:41pm
by Kelly Pickerel
CPS America has announced updates on recent product launches for the U.S. market. The 350-kW, 800-VAC three-phase string solution received certifications in September 2023 and is now in stock and available for U.S. projects from 2 MW to 2 GW. “Having a high-energy density solution available for 1,500-VDC applications allows site owners to invest in… The post CPS America provides updates on recent product launches appeared first on Solar Power World.

Heliene is first domestic silicon solar panel manufacturer to use American-made cells
27 Mar 2024 at 12:21pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Minnesota-based solar panel manufacturer Heliene announced today it will purchase silicon solar cells from Suniva under a $400 million, three-year contract. Suniva is expected to restart solar cell manufacturing at its Georgia factory within the next few months. “Heliene is proud to embark on this historic partnership with Suniva at a time when the U.S.… The post Heliene is first domestic silicon solar panel manufacturer to use American-made cells appeared first on Solar Power World.

SnapNrack and Certainteed partner to package warranties for residential solar projects
26 Mar 2024 at 6:12pm
by Billy Ludt
SnapNrack, a manufacturer of solar mounting solutions, and CertainTeed, a North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, are partnering to provide complimentary solar, racking, asphalt shingle and workmanship warranties on residential PV projects. SnapNrack and CertainTeed have introduced a solar panel and solar mounting option to the market that does not void the asphalt shingle… The post SnapNrack and Certainteed partner to package warranties for residential solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Can the White House stop China’s clean energy dominance? — This Week in Cleantech
29 Mar 2024 at 4:00am
by John Engel
Plus, big money for decarbonizing heavy industry, EPA's new clean vehicle rules, and coal dies in New England.



Greenbacker invests $100M in utility-scale storage company
28 Mar 2024 at 8:38pm
by Sean Wolfe
Lightshift Energy, formerly known as Delorean Power, announced capital infusions totaling $100M from Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM).



Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
28 Mar 2024 at 1:38pm
by Renewable Energy World
The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects.

Offshore Scroby Sands Wind Farm, Located In The North Sea Off Th

Made in the USA: Suniva and Heliene team up to produce first domestic content-eligible PV modules
28 Mar 2024 at 1:17pm
by Paul Gerke
Per a three-year sourcing contract, Heliene will incorporate Suniva's solar cells into its modules, producing the first "Made in the USA" PV module.



Two Democratic senators urge Biden to eliminate bifacial solar tariff exemption
28 Mar 2024 at 12:15pm
by Sean Wolfe
In early 2022, Biden extended Trump-era tariffs on imported solar energy equipment by four years, but excluded bifacial cells, which increasingly are used in utility-scale projects.



Americans want residential solar, but trust and costs are still big concerns: report
27 Mar 2024 at 8:06pm
by Sean Wolfe
Americans are interested in residential solar, but many get stuck in the planning stage while caught up on costs, or struggle to find a "trustworthy" solar company, according to a new report.



Last year, western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low
27 Mar 2024 at 3:45pm
by Elizabeth Ingram
Per data from EIA’s Electricity Data Browser, the least hydropower was generated in the western U.S. during the 2022–23 water year since at least 2001.



Biden administration approves the nation’s seventh large offshore wind project
27 Mar 2024 at 2:18pm
by Renewable Energy World
Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource plan to build a 924-megawatt project, Sunrise Wind, 30 miles east of Montauk, New York.

Offshore Wind

Power to the people: ReVision Energy celebrates 21 years of getting it done for the little guys
26 Mar 2024 at 8:44pm
by Paul Gerke
ReVision Energy has installed nearly 20,000 solar projects in the Northeast and is now preparing the next generation of engineers at its training center.



Why we can’t wait long for new energy transition tech
26 Mar 2024 at 6:04pm
by Sean Wolfe
The power industry no longer has the luxury of waiting up to 10 years for product development and commercialization for the energy transition - time is of the essence, and delays can cause problems further down the line on the grid.




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